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S.1350: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019 This bill shields health care professionals from liability under federal or state law for harm caused by an act or omission while (1) the professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a disaster; and (2) such act or omission occurs during the period of the disaster, in the state where the disaster has been declared, in the professional's capacity as a volunteer, during the course of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |